Edward Boyle Library
The Edward Boyle Library contains the research collections for science, engineering and social sciences, and the level 13 Research Hub for staff and postgraduates. There are spaces for individual silent study and bookable group spaces and accessible student studies. Read about disabled access.
Edward Boyle Library opening times
The Edward Boyle Library is open 24 hours a day, everyday.
Additional information
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Closing arrangements
45 minutes before closing time, level 8 closes. Staff start closing the library from level 13, working down to level 9.
15 minutes before closing time, the teaching computer clusters close.
Café opening hours
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Edward Boyle Library floor plans
Edward Boyle Library study space
There are silent study areas on every level except level 9 (ground floor) and levels 11 and 12 are completely for individual silent study. Level 8 is an online learning space where you can attend online lectures and talk wearing headphones. There are group study areas on level 9 and 10. Level 13 is for postgraduates and research staff, and has a mix of silent and group spaces.
Find out about bookable study space.
There is a bookable Online Meeting Room for undergraduates on level 9. This is specifically for taking online interviews. You can book this space for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of two hours. You can only book one session a day.
Drinks with lids are allowed in the library. Please consume other food and drink outside or in the Edit Room café.
If you leave the library for more than 30 minutes, please take your belongings with you.
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Accessible student study rooms
Description: Rooms 9.1 – 9.3; Room 10.1.
Additional notes on capacity: Each room can accommodate one student and a personal assistant
Facilities
Accessible study rooms are on levels 9 and 10. Visit our accessibility page for details about assistive equipment and software available in accessible study rooms.
Book a session up to seven days in advance, with a maximum of three sessions booked at any one time.
Choose your session using the Library study space booking system by ticking the accessible study box, fill in your details and we will be in touch to confirm your booking.
Group booths
Description: Booths 8.7 – 8.12 (up to 4 people); Booths 9.4 and 9.5 (up to 6 people).
Facilities
Group booths are on levels 8 and 9 and have Air Media screen sharing, PC, large screen, HDMI and USB sockets.
Group booths are for groups of three or more.
Book a session up to seven days in advance, with a maximum of three sessions booked at any one time.
Booths can be booked via the Library study space booking system. Select your location and then category Group Study Rooms and booths to check availability
Group rooms
Description: Room 8.1 (up to 12 people); Rooms 8.2 and 8.3 (up to 7 people); Rooms 8.4-8.6 (up to 9 people).
Facilities
Group rooms are on level 8 and have whiteboards, AirMedia screen sharing, HDMI and USB sockets.
Group rooms are for groups of three or more.
Book a session up to seven days in advance, with a maximum of three sessions booked at any one time.
Booths can be booked via the Library study space booking system. Select your location and then category Group Study Rooms and booths to check availability
Postgraduate group rooms
Description: Room 13.13 (up to 6 people); Rooms 13.14, 13.16 and 13.17 (up to 8 people); Room 13.18 (up to 11 people); Rooms 13.19 and 13.20 (up to 9 people).
Facilities
Postgraduate group rooms are on level 13 and have whiteboards, AirMedia screen sharing, HDMI and USB sockets. One room has videoconferencing technology.
Book a session up to seven days in advance, with a maximum of three sessions booked at any one time.
Rooms can be booked via the Library study space booking system. Select Edward Boyle Library in location and then category PG only spaces to check availability. Rooms are for groups of three or more.
Postgraduate individual rooms
Description: Rooms 13.1 – 13.12
Facilities
Individual rooms are on level 13 in the Research Hub and have a PC.
Book a session up to seven days in advance, with a maximum of three sessions booked at any one time.
Rooms can be booked via the Library study space booking system. Select Edward Boyle Library in location and then category PG only spaces to check availability
Library Makerspace
The Library Makerspace on level 9 of the Edward Boyle Library has a wide range of equipment, IT and software for creative projects of all kinds. It is open to all students and staff, for personal, individual or group projects. Come along to create physical or digital objects, attend an event or workshop, and get technical help and advice in a supportive community space. Make your creative ideas a reality in the Library Makerspace!
Research Hub
The Research Hub is a dedicated space for researchers and postgraduates on level 13 of the Edward Boyle Library. Book individual studies and group meeting rooms, or find a quiet place to work at one of the large desks. Other facilities include: research noticeboards and display screens to publicise research events and calls for participants; poster presentation areas to share current research; and personal lockers.
Edward Boyle Library IT and printing
Computer facilities
182 computers and 20 timed access computers are positioned throughout the Library on levels 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
IT Services provide more information on assistive technology and any adjustable furniture available in computer clusters.
The Student Education Service provide a list of free to use software, apps and online tools for students, which includes assistive technology resources.
Print, copy, scan
Print zones are on all floors. Each MyPrint device can print, copy and scan.
Buy printer credits in advance from the MyPrint portal.
More information about printing, copying and scanning is available from the University IT service.
Read the Library's copyright information to check what you are allowed to copy.